Harken 2234 User Manual
BOSUN'S CHAIR 2234
Adult Size Standard – Not for Use by Children
User Instruction Manual
4790/03-11-13
WARNING! Falling Hazard. Follow these general warnings to avoid a fall possibly resulting
in serious injury or death.
• Children do not t this chair and can easily slip out.
• Do not use this product for fall-arrest purposes. It is a working platform. Using bosun's chair for fall
arrest could fail to sufciently restrain a falling person.
• Alterations or misuse of this equipment or failure to follow these instructions could lead to a fall.
WARNING! Strictly follow all instructions to avoid potential hazards that may kill or hurt
you and others. See www.harken.com/manuals, for general warnings and instructions.
IMPORTANT
If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contact Harken Inc.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the equipment.
This manual may be modified without notice. See: www.harken.com/manuals for updated versions.
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GENERAL Table of Contents
Parts 2
Applications 3
Training 3
Inspection 3-4, 7
Chair Fit 4
Attaching Halyards/Lifting Ropes 5, 8-9
Use 6, 8, 10
Sailboat Use 7-9
Industrial Use 10
Maintenance 11
Inspection Records 11
Warranty 12
Parts
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2
3
4
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6
1. Stainless steel triangle attachment points
2. High strength “seat belt” webbing
3. Ballistic nylon fabric throughout
4. Adjustable back support
5. D-rings and webbing loops for the
attachment of tools or parts
6. Extra-wide padded seat
7. Wide-mouth pockets on each side
8. Downhaul attachment on bottom of chair
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GENERAL Applications
This chair is designed to be used as a work positioning platform to ensure comfortable seating while suspended. It
must be used in conjunction with a separate full-body, fall-arrest harness. The bosun's chair and harness must each
have its own separate suspension system led and secured as instructed below. This chair is only to be used for
work purposes. Do not use this chair for sport.
WARNING: Do not use this product for fall-arrest purposes. Use of bosun's chair for fall-arrest could
fail to sufficiently restrain a falling person, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Limitations
Capacity: This system is designed for use by one person with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no
more than 100 kg (220 lbs).
No Free Fall: A separate full-body, fall-arrest harness restraint system must be rigged so that no vertical
free fall is possible.
Training: This equipment must be used by persons trained and competent in its correct application and safe use.
If you are in doubt about the correct use of the bosun’s chair, have a rigging professional do the aloft work.
Training
It is the responsibility of the purchaser and user of this bosun's chair to assure that they are familiar with
the instructions; are trained in the correct care and use of the equipment; and are aware of the operating
characteristics, application limits, and consequences of its improper use.
Inspection
INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE
WARNING! Failure to perform inspection steps each time chair and hoisting equipment are used could
lead to a fall, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Go through inspection check list below each
time chair is used.
Inspection should be recorded in inspection and maintenance log.
Inspection Check List
r Inspect the chair carefully for wear or abrasion to webbing and cut or
worn threads. See photo at right and Service section on Page 4.
r Inspect triangle attachment points carefully for signs of wear, fatigue,
or corrosion. Expose welded area to make sure it is secure.
r Inspect belt and buckle to ensure locking device is secure and unworn
and strap is correctly fastened.
See Service section on Page 4.
r Before going aloft, inspect all other equipment that will be used for
damage or wear. Inspect all halyards and standing rigging. Do not rely
on any equipment that is suspected of being worn, damaged, corroded,
needs replacement, or is out of date. If there is any doubt about the
condition of standing rigging at masthead, do not go aloft. Be especially
wary of going aloft on a boat with a furler that has had a halyard wrap
around top of stay.
Do not use chair if there are cut or worn threads.
WARNING! If wear or damage is detected, do not go aloft.
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GENERAL Inspection
Service
A competent person must inspect equipment frequently, at least every
12 months, and ALWAYS BEFORE USE.
Ensure product markings are still legible.
If wear or damage is detected, return to manufacturer for repair or replacement.
Any attempt to modify or repair equipment by user will void the warranty.
WARNING! Modifying, changing, or temporarily securing the
equipment to “get the job done” could lead to a fall.
If chair has been subjected to a severe shock load, it must be removed
from service and replaced.
WARNING! A chair that has been subjected to a shock load
can be severely weakened and subject to further deterioration
through normal use. Do not use the chair after a shock load.
Inspect Weld
Failure to replace such a chair may result in the chair breaking,
leading to a fall.
Chair Fit
Before using for first time, perform a comfort and adjustability test in a safe
place to ensure chair is correct size, has sufficient adjustment, and
has acceptable comfort level for intended use.
Weight should be centered on seat. Crotch strap must be used. Legs
must be on either side of crotch strap.
WARNING! Failure to use crotch strap can result in user slipping
out of chair and falling. Always use the crotch strap.
Adjust webbing buckles on back support and waist strap to ensure a snug,
comfortable fit.
Ensure locking tabs on waist buckle are fully snapped into place.
Ensure steel triangle attachment points are clear of clothing, and to front of body.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Waist Strap
Crotch Strap
Waist strap inserted through crotch strap. Waist strap must be inserted through crotch
strap before it is fastened.
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